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Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

 
Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 49542
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Transparent yellow calcite crystals in parallel orientation with remnants of dolomite and sulfide matrix on the bottom. The calcite crystals have slightly etched surface luster on some faces, and silky luster on other faces. From my personal collection
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:12-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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